Activist groups fighting Whitehaven's Maules Creek coal mine are targeting an international investor and have urged a society representing environmental consultants to investigate whether a member has breached its code of conduct.
Large emitters that back efforts to repeal the carbon price are painting a 'a very big bullseye' on themselves, and their efforts could lead to more regulation, not less, says Australian Conservation Foundation chief Don Henry.
To make a fair contribution to global efforts, Australia must cut emissions by at least 27%, and it can't achieve cuts of that scale solely through domestic action, according to a report commissioned by WWF.
The ACF has warned that it may opt for a far more combative approach if the carbon price is removed and business doesn't effectively deal with climate change.
A summit meeting of environment groups today urged business to 'reconsider its position' on devolving EPBC approval powers to state governments, warning of widespread opposition, more court cases and reputational damage.
Now that Xstrata has abandoned its plans for a coal export terminal on Balaclava Island in the Great Barrier Reef World Heritage Area, the island's zoning should be changed to prevent other development, says WWF.
The Newman Government's proposed changes to land clearing laws would place at risk more than 2 million hectares of mature and regrowth bushland, according to a new WWF study.
A company will be allowed to seek approval for a full-scale oil shale plant at Gladstone, paving the way for development of massive reserves along the state's coast and prompting warnings from the Greens and environment groups.
A carbon price has been used to avoid or remove an EPBC greenhouse gas trigger, power station standards and CO2 approval conditions – but it would be 'open season' for their return if a carbon price goes, says environment group WWF.